Subtract 15/20 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 15/20
60/8 - 15/20 is 27/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
60/8 = 60 × 5/8 × 5 = 300/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
15/20 = 15 × 2/20 × 2 = 30/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/40 - 30/40 = 300 - 30/40 = 270/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
- In mixed form: 63/4
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